Vicki Henshaw
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at HCA, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient education. Excelled in delivering high-quality patient care, significantly improving patient outcomes through effective treatment planning and infection control. Renowned for strong clinical judgment and a professional bedside manner, adept at mentoring new staff and enhancing patient satisfaction. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA
01.1990 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VASkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Family Education
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Distribution
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA
01.1990 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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